CRUCIFEROUS cabbage, broccoli, rutabagas, cauliflower, kale, collards, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, turnips, Brussels sprouts, are cruciferous vegetables. These ↑ metabolism of estrogen through the liver, protect the DNA, protect against cancer risk. Sprouts have 20-50 x the anti-cancer properties of the full grown plant. Check your thyroid functioning before starting cruciferous vegetables.